Barbara J. Smith writes on behalf of the Oxford Pantry to thank all of its volunteers in the month of December and to remind the community about the upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser. (January 13, 2012, Page 4A)

Ken Sufka and Stevi Self write to take issue with a recent column by Michael Reagan and to urge rapporchement rather than flaming the fires of political disagreement, while Barbara J. Smith writes on behalf of The Pantry to thank local volunteers and those who make donations. (January 20, 2011, Page 4)